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Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı, MD

Accredited Metabolic, Bariatric, and Weight-Loss Surgeon

Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı is a highly skilled, accredited bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in metabolic, bariatric, and weight-loss surgery. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in Samsun (2005-2011) and completed his surgical specialization at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2013-2018). Over the years, he has become a trusted expert in performing complex surgical procedures.

Dr. Yardımcı has served in prominent positions, including at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic in Istanbul (2021-2022) and Tokat Medical Park Hospital (2020-2021). Since 2022, he has been an essential part of the Clinics United team in Antalya, where he continues to transform lives through safe and effective bariatric surgeries.

As an accredited bariatric surgeon, Dr. Yardımcı has participated in numerous international training programs and conferences, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in obesity surgery. His dedication to patient care, combined with his continuous professional development, ensures that every patient receives world-class treatment and compassionate support throughout their journey.

Bachelor’s Degree:
2003 – 2010, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)

Training Education:
2011 – 2017, Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)
2013 - 2014: Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx – New York (USA)

Professional Experience : 1. July 2020 - November 2021, Anadolu Cerrahi
2. November 2018 - July 2020, İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital
3. 05-07 2014, Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership Montefiore Medical Center Bronx / New York / USA
4. April 2017 - November 2018, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
5. July 2011 - April 2017, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
6. May 2010-August 2010, Kastamonu Pınarbaşı Family Health Center

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

• Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
• Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
• General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
• Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Metehan Gumus is a general surgeon with expertise in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric balloon procedures. He also specializes in advanced breast surgery. He has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and new surgical techniques.

Dr. Gumus has presented his work at many international and national conferences. He is dedicated to improving surgical science. His academic work and clinical experience make him a respected expert in his field.

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon who specializes in weight-loss procedures. He performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatments. He has completed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries. His patients report high satisfaction, and his complication rates are low.

Dr. Turkoglu is known for his work in obesity surgery. He often shares expert reviews and insights in medical publications. He holds accreditation from top surgical societies. He uses the latest techniques and follows evidence-based practices in his work.

Dr. M Altan Kaya is a skilled surgeon. He specializes in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, breast cancer surgery, and hemorrhoidectomy. He completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to using the latest techniques to provide the best care for his patients.

He is a member of several respected surgical societies. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, the Society for Colorectal Tumor Surgery, and the European Society of Oncological Surgeons. Dr. Kaya has performed hundreds of complex surgeries. His work has helped improve patient outcomes and raise surgical standards in his field.

He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon. He specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery. He also performs advanced laparoscopic and cancer-related operations. Dr. Yüksel has completed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries. He has also performed many general surgery procedures, such as umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy.

Dr. Yüksel received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016. He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Colorectal Surgery Association, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Association. These memberships show his dedication to professional growth and high standards in his field.

Dr. İkram Esen is a plastic surgeon with more than nine years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. He graduated from the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. He began his plastic surgery career at Dicle University. He has since practiced at Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic.

He has performed thousands of procedures. His main areas include facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric surgery, genital aesthetics, hair transplantation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

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- As an adjunct professor in the 1st Binational Course on Medical-Surgical Emergencies, September and October

1997, Monterrey, NL

- V Biannual International Anesthesiology Symposium Dr. Miguel Somera Castro, September 1998 Mty. N.L.

- XXXlll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, September 1999, Acapulco, Gro \

- XXXIV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, September 2000, Guadalajara, Jal.

- XXXV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2000., Cancun, QRoo

- XXXV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Delegate, November 2001, Cancrin, QRoo

- III Regional Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2002, Torre6n, Coahuila

- XXXVII Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, November 2003, Zacatecas, Zac.

- XXXV|ll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Update CourseZQA4, Congressman, November 2004,

Mty, NL

- XXXVlll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology Christus Muguerza, Conchita, November 2004, Mty, NL

- XXXIX Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, Congressman, November 2005 Puerto Rico

Vallarta, Jal.

- XL Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November 2006, Mr6rida Yuc.

- XXX Latin American Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November ZAA7, Cancun, QRoo

- XLI Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, November 2007, Cancun, Mexico

- IV Ibero-American Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2017, Cancun, Mexico

- XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November 2008, Ledn Gto.

- XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Satellite Symposium: Airway Management, November 2008,

Aguascalientes, AGS

- XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Course: VIa A6rea Dif[cil, November 2008, Leon Gto

- Difficult Adrenoceptor Management in Bariatrics Workshop, November 2014, Monterrey, NL

WORK EXPERIENCE:

- Base anesthesiologist at IMSS #LL in Piedras Negras Coah, from 1988-1997

- Anesthesiologist at the Clinical Base of the Teaching Staff Section 38 and appointed as head of the Area of

Anesthesiology Piedras Negras Coah, 1988-2017

- Private Anesthesiologist Endohospital, Specialist Clinic, Mexico Clinic, San José de Piedras Clinic

Blacks, Coah to date

- Work experience as an Anesthesiologist 34 years to date

ASSOCIATIONS TO WHICH HE/SHE BELONGS:

- Mexican Federation of Anesthesiology AC

- Latin American Confederation of Anesthesiology Societies

- World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists #05D0635

- College of Anesthesiology of Coahuila, Piedras Negras chapter

Applied Treatments:

• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases Treatment
• Gastrointestinal System Surgery
• Obesity Surgery
• Metabolic Surgery (Type 2/Diabetes Treatment)
• Cancer Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery
• Treatment of Anorectal Diseases

Education and Expertise

1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Experience
1996 - 2000 - SSK Outer Door Training Hospital
2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hospital
2003 - 2006 - Borcka SSK Hospital
2007 - 2022 - Private Eregli Anatolian Hospital

2022 - Private Silivri Anatolian Hospital

Dr. Mani Habibi is a general surgeon with over 21 years of experience. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He is skilled in gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), mini-bypass, gastric balloon, and sleeve gastrectomy procedures.

Dr. Habibi is a member of the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). He has published more than 40 scientific articles. His work focuses on improving surgical techniques and patient outcomes in obesity treatment.

Dr. Ozgur Kavak is an expert in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. He specializes in bariatric procedures such as Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Full Gastric Bypass, Mini Bypass, and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery. He also offers non-surgical obesity treatments, including endoscopic gastric balloon and stomach filler procedures.

Dr. Kavak is accredited by the Turkish Surgical Association and has held a board qualification since 2008. He is an active member of several national surgical societies. He has published many national and international studies that are widely cited. His surgical skills also include laparoscopic oncology for colorectal, stomach, pancreas, and adrenal conditions, as well as endocrine, hernia, and advanced laser haemorrhoid surgeries.